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DG16 VGV

2016 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,757 mi
Last recorded99,757 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Seat Leon52,668 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 VGV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 93,156 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 83,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 75,018 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 74,254 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 68,692 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Rear rear seat belts not tested

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 55,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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DG16 VGV is a 2016 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 52,668 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG16 VGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 10 years old, this Seat Leon is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG16 VGV registered?

DG16 VGV is a 2016 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is DG16 VGV safe to buy?

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